Friday, December 30, 2016

Here is " Sneak Peek " of my January 2017 Free Kit with Purchase to kick-off the New Year and Sale-A-Bration!

This kit contains all the supplies and design ideas to complete three (3) beautiful cards featuring the New stamp set "Beautiful You" from the 2017 Occasions Catalog which starts January 4th. In addition to the cards, there is a sweet Valentines Day mini project included to take note of... 😀

All you need to do to earn your Free Kit in the month of January is to

2) Use the *Hostess Code* TYASRZF9 when you place your qualifying order.

3) That's it!!! But keep in mind - during Sale-A-Bration if you spend $50 you will also get to choose Free product from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!!! That's right ... for every $50 you spend you get more Free goodies! Now, if you really have a Wish-List that totals $150, don't use the Hostess Code and earn even MORE REWARDS... in addition to all of the above, you will get an extra $15 in FREE products! So that's - Three (3) Stamp Sets or any products from the S-A-B catalog, $15 in extra products from any catalog plus my FREE kit for the month!!!

Holy cats! And ... if you have been wanting a discount on your crafting supplies, NOW is the perfect time to join Stampin Up! and be apart of my team!!!

The Starter Kit is just $99 (receive $125 in products) and if you join during Sale - A Bration (Jan 4 - March 31, 2017) you will get to choose two (2) MORE stamp sets (max. value of $25 each). That's like another $50 bucks in Free product!

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me, I am happy to answer them for you.

My personal goal is to add 15 New Demonstrators to my team! I can do it!!!

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Are you ready for some "Glam"??? Well look no further - this GOJUS card has it all! Beginning January 4th, 2017 this amazing *New* Stamp Set will be available to purchase and go towards your *FREE* Bonus Products during Sale-A-Bration!

For every $50 you spend during the promotion, you will get to choose Free products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!!! In addition to the Free products from Stampin' Up! I will have a a BEAUTIFUL*FREE* Kit with Purchase during the month of January designed around this "Beautiful You" stamp set. The kit is yours with any $40 purchase through my online store AND you MUST use the current Hostess Code.

This is such an exciting time with tons of Free products for everyone! Even better... Sign up and join my team during Sale-A-Bration you will receive all of the above bonus' PLUS you will get to choose from any catalog TWO (2) MORE stamps sets (up to $25 each) for FREE!

Holy cats - what is their not to love about that sweet deal?!@#$%^&*

If you have been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family, now is the perfect time to do it - I would love to have you join my team! Lots of perks to becoming a Demonstrator - discounts on products, early ordering of new products, On Stage Events, training, lots of support to help you grow your business, option to just get the discount - run your biz your way and much, much more! Lets talk and see if this is something that could help support your creative passion or even contribute to your family.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Lots of exciting things going on at Stampin' Up! and Sale-A-Bration will be starting in about a week! This is my most favorite time of year and the Free Sets and products are just beautiful. I am happily looking forward to spring ~

Let me know if you have not recieved your Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Catalogs and I will get them in the mail to you A.S.A.P. (This is available to customers that have placed orders with me in the last 6 months.)

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Hi there Crafty Friends,

I've been able to spend some time in my craft room today - yippe!

Here is a card I created for an upcoming swap using the totally cute Sale - A - Bration stamp set "Tasty Trucks". I am so cra- cra about this sweet set and it's one of many that is available for *FREE* during Sale - A - Bration. It has everything from ice cream cones to tacos to flags! I have so many ideas 💡 for this set all through the New Year.

Let me know if you have not received your copy of the 2017 Occassions Catalog and also Sale - A - Bration catty. I offer it for *FREE* to clients who have made a purchase through me or in my online store within the last six (6) months.

Thanks again to all of you that have chosen me as their Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - you are all just the sweetest!

Friday, December 16, 2016

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought I would give you tour of our home all dressed up in it's finest for Christmas cheer!

I love to decorate for all the holidays, but Christmas is probably my most favorite time of year. Enjoy and if you have any questions or comments, just let me know. I would also love to see some of your favorite holiday decorations, so feel free to post pictures on The Happy Stamper Facebook page!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

A request was made on how to make these super quick and easy Post-It-Note Covers, they make excellent little gifts for anyone on your holiday list!

I found this on Splitcoast Stampers but I was not able to find the persons name anywhere on the written instructions. There are lots of different crafters who share this same idea and how to do them. I am sure you will find many more on Pinterest too...

The little pens I added to the gift bag came from the Dollar Spot at Target. Don't forget to add some chocolate too, that always a sure bet for anyone!

I hope everyone is staying warm, we are in an artic freeze here in Chicago, I have been praying SO hard for all those who are homeless and also the furry animals that live outdoors. When I brush our fluffy Golden Retriever, I have been putting her fur in the bushes so the birds and other animals can add it to their nests and homes to help them stay warm. My mom used to do that when I was growing up, we are BIG animal lovers so anything to help them.

Please consider making a food donation to your local church or outreach programs, so many go without and it just shouldn't be that way.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

OMGoodness - this sparkling ✨ sleigh is simply stunning! I used the Brenda Walton Sleigh Die that I got at the Scrap Expo last year. I used all the GOJUS red glitter cardstock and Candy Cane Lane papers from Stampi' Up!

I will definitely be making more, they certainly have the "Wow" factor! 🎄

Monday, December 12, 2016

I've got a really great gift set to share with all of you! Everyone needs gift tags and little notecards for packages and gifts. Well, here is a super adorable little set of 12 tags that make the sweetest little gift for friends, neighbors, co-workers, anyone!

Check out how easy and quick these are to make in the video below and spread some holiday cheer to everyone you know ~

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Well I finally was able to find some time to get into my craft room and do some crafting! I saw a wonderful video from the cutest chick over on YouTube by the name of Little Hot Tamale. She demo'd a really cute christmas banner and I grabbed my coffee and ran down the stairs!!!

I can't wait to make more of these and I am thinking of making one for my kitchen and using the cute Gingerbread houses form the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper pack.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

I have my December Daily 2016 album all set-up and ready for my daily pictures to go into... This is such a wonderful tradition to do in the month of December, I am so glad I jumped on the bandwagon three years ago.

If you have any questions just let me know, I am happy to help you get going on your very own.

Monday, November 28, 2016

I have a fun project to share with you today and I am part of a "Collaboration" with Bobbi from The Paper Jungle on YouTube!

Today was all about Envelope FlipBooks!!! Boy, are they fun to make and not difficult at all... I used the Hello December Project Life Card Collection from Stampin' Up! and also the Accessory Kit to make it super simple for my first "go" at this type of project.

Our Medium Whisper White Envelopes (4) made the perfect base for this book. In addition, I used the wonderful Warmth & Cheer Designer Paper pack to give it a rustic feel.

I hope you give this darling project a try for yourself and make sure to check out Bobbi's video of the Flipbooks that she created, they are super cute!

*** Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to my blog and leave a comment here under this coordinating post, of what your favorite holiday tradition is. That's it and I will pick one lucky WINNER to recieve this FLIPBOOK from ME!!!*** A winner will be announced 12/2/2016

Sunday, November 27, 2016

With the chill in the air, thoughts of snow aren't far behind ~ This little Eskimo Girl is just waiting to have a snowball fight with any passerby! As the holidays approach us, giving little treats to friends, family,

Friday, November 18, 2016

I REALLY like this months beautiful Paper Pumkpin Kit for November and wanted to encourage you to think about giving this wonderful monthly kit as a gift to a special someone for the holidays! You can sign - up for 3,6 or 12 month subscription and put it on hold at anytime for any reason. It's like a little bit of Christmas cheer all through the year!!! Everything comes in the kit to complete the featured project and the first kit for new subscribers even comes with the clear block to mount your stamps on for future projects.

Hurry over to my Stampin' Up! online store to sign-up for your own or a special person who deserves something to look forward to each month ~

Go to: http://www.galem.stampinup.net

You will make someone very happy and who knows, maybe even recieve a card yourself!!!

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

I hope you are all having a happy and productive week, I am getting things ready for Thanksgiving since we are hosting again this year.

Making my December Daily ahead of time has once again proven to be such a blessing so when December 1st arrives, everything is ready for my pictures! Wouldn't it be fabulous if I/we could stay this oroganized and up-to-date with our annual family scrapbook albums???

Today I am sharing my layouts for Days: 16-21 and some cute little embellishements that I have added to my album. Next week will wrap up my entire album "Flip-through" so I hope this have given you some ideas on how to use the cute Hello December Project Life Kit by Stampin' Up!

You still have time to order DD products so you can make one for your very own. Just head on over to my online store and you will find everything you need.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

I am excited to share with you all my December/Christmas Sampler! I've been working on this over the weekend (and it took a good chunk of time...) and you know that Christmas is quickly approaching.

One of my favorite Designer Series Paper Packs from our S/Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog has to be this one - Candy Cane Lane, it's SO cute!!!

Jolly Friends is another really adorbable stamp set that I have really gotten lots of use out of...

I am not sure if I am going to be offering this Sampler as a "Mail Order Kit" this month, it was a lot of work and it might be easier for all of you to just put it together yourselves the way you want to. Check back in a day or two and I will post an update as to my decision.

Thanks for visitng with me today, I hope you have had a relaxing weekend.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

I wanted to share some fun cards that I have created using the really cute stamps "Jolly Friends". What is not to love about the adorable images in this set??? It also has a matching punch that makes punching out lots of hats super simple.

Getting ready for the holidays is really exciting and I plan on making some projects for Thanksgiving too! It's one of my most favorite holidays and I don't want to rush it...

Have a great rest of your week and thank you for taking time to view my latest card projects.

Friday, November 4, 2016

First I have to say - "YEAH CUBBIES!!!" Woo-Hoo! "W" We are the National Champions!!! Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs! The parade is getting underway here and it is a perfect day for a parade.

Okay, back to the reason for today's post - I wanted to share my December Daily Days 11 - 16 with all of you and also my very 1st Christmas Charm that I made! What a fun project to create and I followed all of NurseTara04's tips and tricks that she shares on many of her awesome videos.

I will definitely be making many, many more of these, they are so addicting to create! Give them a try yourself and if you haven't gotten on the December Daily bandwagon, what are you waiting for??? Run don't walk over to my online store and get your Hello December Project Life kits so you can get your album all ready for December 1st! It's such a fun tradition to partake in and really puts the emphasis on the simple joys in each day.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

I hope you all have had a relaxing weekend - we are super excited for Halloween tomorrow! That special day means I usually try to have my December Daily all put together with the daily pages all set up and ready for my photos and journaling. I find if I have everything already in place it makes the daily documentation really a joy and I can enjoy all that the holidays bring.

In this video, I am sharing Days 5 -11 and some of the tweaking I have done to jazz things up a bit wothout going over the top.

I hope you enjoy today's tutorial and you are getting your things together to make your own December Daily mini album on order, it really is a fun tradition to follow.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Can you believe Halloween is almost here? Where has the year gone? You know what that means... Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, gosh!

So if you are short on time, here is a perfect quick and easy Halloween card to whip up in a hurry. Seriously, this card takes 5 minutes to make - gotta love that!

With that being said, I hope you take a moment to enjoy all the beautiful fall scenery and enjoy all those adorable little gobblins that will be showing up at our doors. I miss those younger years with my own kiddos, but it is so enjoyable to see the new crop of young parents taking their little ones out Trick-Or-Treating. I guess I'll have to wait for grandchildren to get to do it all again!

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Are you ready to get your Decmeber Daily all organized and ready for your fun pictures? No matter what you take pictures of each day, make sure you have your pages all ready to go and simply add them to your pre-decorated album!

No stress because you got ahead of the game and laid out your pages and put your book togther way in advance. Now you can sit back and enjoy adding your photos and all the month's festivities - yippee!!!

Here are some pages that I have completed already and I have more to share with you... Make sure you take note of the wonderful accetate page I have embossed on to add a new fun element to your book.

Tiny pockets - no problem, turn them into little fun shaker windows. The more the merrier right?!?

Order your December Daily products today by clicking on the link here on my blog or below this video. Work alongside and with me and we will get this fun project put together in a jiffy so we can enjoy the holidays and all the special people and events that happen only in December!

Sunday, October 16, 2016

I wanted to share with all of you Happy Stampers my "Thanksgiving Sampler" that I am offering as a "Kit" for sale until October 23rd, 2016!

I will have all the details of what will be included in your kit below and what you will need to supply. The Copper foil cardstock is GOJUS and just an FYI ... inventory of it at Stampin' Up! is running very low right now (may even be on backorder at this point) because of it's popularity. I will keep you updated on that, but no worries - I have plenty in stock to send out with your kit/order! Yippee!!!

If you are interested in purchasing this kit, please e-mail me at: thehappystamper1@gmail.com and I will send you a $25 invoice via PayPal. All orders MUST be submitted and paid for by: OCTOBER 23rd, 2016.

I plan on trying to figure out how to make a "Buy It Now" button for this kit, until then please e-mail me.

Please see all the details below the video/tutorial ...

Shop 24/7: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/...Please subscribe and visit my blog: http://www.thehappystamper.com***NEW HOSTESS CODE AS OF 10/16/2016***: 99KAZCU4(Please Use the Hostess Code for orders up to $150)E-mail me at: thehappystamper1@gmail.com~ Cost of this Thanksgiving Kit INCLUDING shipping - $25 ~*Must be paid via PayPal By: Sunday October 23rd, 2016*(No "Kits" will mailed without prior payment.)- Kit WILL Include:1) Nine (9) individual Sampler "Scenes" 2) Nine (9) "Sets" of Layered Squares in Coordinating Colors as shown in video.3) All pre-cut/die cut/punched image pieces. (No stamped images included)4) Embellishments ex: enamel dots, twine, ribbon, dollies.5) List of Stamp Sets I used to create "scene" in each square.(You do not need to use the stamp sets I used unless you would like to duplicate project exactly. Feel free to use any stamps of your choice.)6) Color Photo of finished project.7) No Subsitutions can be made.** NOT Included in this Kit **A) 12 x 12" Night of Navy C/S (YOU will need to use YOUR own 12 x 12 piece of c/s to mount your Sampler on).B) Optional 9x9" Patterned Paper (You will need to use YOUR own if you want to.)C) Layered Piece of C/S measuring 8-1/4"x 8-1/4" ( I show Cajun Craz. YOU will need to provide YOUR own piece of C/S.)D) White Layered piece of C/S measuring 8" x 8"E) AdhesiveF) Foam Dots,G) General stamping supplies ex: scissors, ink pads and stamps, etc.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

BBBooooo!!! Fall is in the air and that means the Halloween decorations come out in our home! I love to decorate for all the holidays and Halloween is a BIG one that we go all out for both inside and out.

Come along for a fun tour of the outdoor designs as well as seeing the inside including my super fun Halloween tree!

I hope you enjoy all the adorable decorations and get the "gist" of the over all warm and coziness that we enjoy amongst the warm glow.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Are you ready to see my uber cute Halloween Sampler??? I am super excited to share this fun project with you, it makes me smile just to look at it!

Since it's getting close to Halloween, I am not able to offer this "Sampler" as a kit. But feel free to bypass me having to order the products and then die cut everything by ordering your products directly at my online store and have it delivered to your front door. Then you are good to go - just copy my design layout here or make your own.

I WILL be offering a November/Thanksgiving Kit as well as aDecember/Christmas Kit - yippee!

I will keep you posted as to the deadline to order your kit so I have plenty of time to order materials and cut them for you and pop it in the mail.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Thanks for stopping by today... I have been itching to get in my craft room and play with my September 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit! It's adorable and if you haven't signed up for Paper Pumpkin yet - do it now! The BOGO Free Sale is going on still, but only until October 10th, 2016. Hurry, you don't want to miss out!

The vial treat holders are devine, but I wanted to create a scrap book layout using my PP products in our Pocket Page format. I reaaly like mixing traditional scrap book designs with Pocket Page layout for double page spreads.

I hope you enjoy this video showing how to stretch your dollar farther and use your products in different ways.

Please visit my Stmapin' Up! Online Store to get in on the BOGO Paper Pumpkin Deal before time runs out!

*** October 2016 Hostess Code: N6AK9RWY ***
Shop Here:www.galem.stampinup,net
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Receive my *FREE Kit with Purchase* for the month of October and you will receive an EXTRA kit! October's kit will include four (4) projects - yippee!!!
Since it's all about tricks or treats this month, my kit includes all the supplies to make two (2) Halloween cards AND two (2) Halloween Treat holders. BAM!

Monday, October 3, 2016

Eeeeekkkkk!!!

Happy October Happy Stampers ~

I am very EXCITED to share just a sneak peek of my *FREE Kit with Purchase* for the month of October!

It's super cute and this month you will receive a *BONUS* from me for a total of four (4) projects this month. It's all about tricks and treats, so your kit will include two (2) treat holders AND two (2) Halloween cards exclusively just for those of you that place a $40 order (before tax and shipping) with me as your Demonstrator and you MUST also use the October 2016 Hostess Code.

The Hostess Code for October is: N6AK9RWY

Get your hands on some of our newest products from the Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog at no cost to you. Your kit arrives at your front door with everything you need to complete the projects shown. All papers will be cut, scored and die cuts ready for your stamping and assembly. You will need to provide some basic things such as stamp set of your choice, foam dots (pop dots) adhesive (snail) and scissors.

A clear photo of completed projects is included to make it easy to follow and complete and well as a private video sent only to those who participate this month.

Don't miss out, supplies are limited and the kit will be changing over to a Harvest/Thanksgiving theme as well around the second week of October.

Hurry on over to my Stampin' Up! Online store and your kit will be on it's way to your very own mailbox in a jiffy!

Sunday, October 2, 2016

If you are anything like me, you save and promise that you will use your "scraps" on a future project... but that never comes to fruition. Well after a inspiring morning spent with my fellow StampaHOWlic sisters, I came home determined to use the "scraps" from one of my most FAVORITE Designer Series Paper Stacks "A Little Foxy" from the Stampin' Up! 2016 Annual Idea Book & Catalog.

I love the pretty patterns and think they go well with fall themed projects! You can see in my tutorial below how easy it is to put those darn scraps to use and make a dent in my scrap drawer - yippee!
P.S. I changed the cute little raccoon from a boy in the video to a girl in the snapshot...

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Happy Spooooooky Saturday!

I just wanted to share an oldie but goodie scary Halloween card that I made last Halloween. The senitment reads "Have a WICKED Halloween" and I created the background with the Gorgeous Grundge Stampe Set which is still in our Annual Catalog.

I simply free-hand, cut-out the witches hands from green cardstock. When I originally saw this set and those ink splatters it made me think of a crime scene.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

I busted out my fall decorations a couple of weeks ago, when it's time for school to start - the fall goodies make their appearance. Decorating is another passion of mine, I love to collect holiday pieces and hope you guys find some inspiration from this little tour.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Be still my heart - *sigh*... I am over the moon with joy over how this card came together. This beauty is going to be our family Christmas card for 2016, I just love it!

I originally made these card for a team swap that I was apart of two weeks ago, I've been anxious to share it with all of you.

The Christmas Pines #143496 Stamp Set/Bundle is absolutely beautiful - one of my all-time favorites from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog 2016. Add some gold embossing, gold sequins and let the beauty of the branches speak for themselves. I can't wait to get started on making lots of these for family and friends.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

EEEEeeeeekkkk! I am so excited to share this fun and SUPER cute treat holder with you today! I think it's just adorable and the little Dracula couldn't be cuter. I used the "Home Sweet Home" Dies from the Stampin' Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog and that made it so quick and easy.

Now if I can stop eating the treats inside - aaaccckkkk!!!

Be careful if you are using the White Craft ink on your clear (photopolymer) stamps and blocks.

I didn't clean them off right away and they left the ink on them. I restamped with them using regular black ink and they were stamping just fine. Just a word of caution...

Saturday, September 17, 2016

I have been super excited to bust out this stamp set and punch and make some cute Halloween cards and projects! This Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Paper is even prettier in person... Wowza! I can see that I am going to be using this gorgeous paper on lots of projects that's for sure.

Dracula and bats just seem to go together for a fun Halloween scene and I think this little cutie is just perfect. I've got lots of fun ideas for treat holders, so keep your eye out on my Facebook - The Happy Stamper page for posted pictures as well as my blog.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Check out this really cute fun-fold card using the "Jolly Friends" Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! These images are just darling and make the cutest cards and projects! Even better is that this sweet set is available in a bundle with the matching Jolly Hat Punch #143511. I love that one of the stamps is a pair of sunglasses so you could make him chillin' on a beach somewhere nice and warm.

To add a jingle of happiness to your projects, there are little Mini Jingle Bells #142002 - how cute is that?!@#$%^&*

I hope you enjoy this Jolly card and it gives you some ideas for making your own holiday cards. They will be here before we know it!

This is also one of three (3) cards that will come in your very own *FREE Kit with Purchase* from me for the month of September in 2016.

Please make sure to use the *** HOSTESS CODE: TQXJ9T6Q *** on all qualifying orders over $40 (before tax and shipping).

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Believe it or not - it's that time of year to start thinking about creating a December Daily Mini Album! I made my first one a few years ago and they really are a wonderful way to remember all that we do in preperation for Christmas Day.

I would love to make a fun class of putting one together with all of you guys. Someone metioned having a LIVE Facebook get-together. What a great idea! Let me know if you are interested and what day('s) of the week work best for you. Do days or night fit your schedule better, let's try to make this work. I think it would be super fun!

Monday, September 5, 2016

I hope you all are enjoying the long weekend spent with family and friends. Check out this darling card I made (idea taken directly from the ID&C 2016) using the uber cute Glamper Greetings from Stampin' Up! I love the versatility that this set has to offer, not only does it cover all the holidays in a year, it also has seasonal images (like a Flamingo, apple pie, tree, etc.) in ADDITION it comes with nine (9) sentiment stamps. Wowza - that's what I call a lot of bang for our buck and I am all about that!

This set makes creating a multitude of different looking cards very easy and that is priceless to me. Anything that can make my creating process easier is a winner in my book!!!

Sunday, September 4, 2016

Hi Crafty Friends,

I was playing with the Stampin' Up! set called "Sheltering Tree" and this is the card I came up with.

The colors are just lovely and I really like this sets versatility. The sentiments are spot on and it covers all the seasons. That makes creating different cards for different occasions super easy, that's what I call a lot of bang for your buck! I am all about stretching our hard earned dollar and getting the most from our stamp sets!!!! You can get your hands on this fabulous stamp set and much more by visiting my Stampin' Up! Online store at: http://www.galem.stampinup.net

Thursday, September 1, 2016

I am so excited that EVERYONE including YOU can order from the *New* Holiday Catalog from Stampin' Up!

If you have order from me within the last six (6) months you should have received your free copy in the mail. If you did not, please let me know and I will get one out to you ASAP. If you can't wait and want to check everything out, visit my online store at: http://www.galem.stampinup.net

Thanks to Janice Weightman and Mary Shields for sharing their card ideas with me!

*** September Hostess Code*** TQXJ9T6Q

Please use the Hostess Code for all orders under $150 placed through my online store during the month of September.

Thank you! You will also receive my monthly *Free Kit with a minimum of a $40 order (before shipping and handling).*

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Happy Wednesday ~ I have been working on my family scrapbook album and trying to get caught up. While I am super excited for the BIG launch of our Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog 2016 being available for everyone to order from tomorrow September 1st - I really need to use some of my retired products that I have sitting around. Does that ever happen to you? You have great intentions for a item and then more cute stuff comes along and the previous item gets pushed to the side and then I forget about it...

I have wanted to make some quick cards using the Project Life cards from the retired kit that I have sitting around. So, I made some today and boy are they fun to make! I stamped on some added Candy Dots to another, some I didn't do anything too. But they all look really nice and I think will put a smile on someone's face when they recieved one.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

I feel like it's been so long since I posted a video for you guys, I've been in Back -To- School mode with getting our daughter set up at college and also getting our baby ready for his Senior year of High School. Gosh... where have the years gone???

Since I am in a swap with my stamping/upline group, I created this really cute card featuring the stamp set "Jolly Friends" and the sentiment comes from "Suite Sayings" both of which will be available to purchase on September 1st, 2016 from the Stampin' Up! new Holiday Catalog. Uber cuteness!!! This elf is just adorable and I can't wait to use the Santa Claus and also the Moose - how fun are those? I am thinking this might be one of my cards in my *Free Kit with Purchase* card set that you will receive when you place an online order through my onine store for the month of September.

It's never to early to start prepping for your holiday cards, it will be here before we know it and I like to have mine done by mid November so I can enjoy a day of addressing my cards and not feeling rushed or hurried. I am trying to enjoy the holidays and all the little things that go with it and not fall into the whole "commercial" part of it.

I hope this card gives you some holiday cheer and inspiration, let me know if you have any questions.

* To have a chance to win one of these card kits of your own, just leave a comment below and let me know what your favor part of the holidays are...* I will pick a winner the first week in September and get your kit out to the lucky winner! Good luck to everyone...

Monday, August 8, 2016

I have finally returned from vacation which was spent in Door County, Wisconsin. Boy, did we have a blast and saw some wonderful friends while we were there! So much fun ...

My * August 2016 FREE Kit w/Purchase is ready to be shipped out - yippee! It is SO super cute and SO preppy, eeeeekkkk - I can hardly stand it!!!

If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator , I would love to be your go-to girl for all things Stampin' Up! If you are new to my blog and Youtube channel, each month I offer a free kit to customers that place a $40 order ( before tax and shipping) AND also use the *HOSTESS CODE: ZJSYSBQJ * (for orders under $150) placed through my Stampin' Up! online store.

I've also included the super cute "Foxy Friends" christmas card as a freebie too! Check out video #503 if you are interested in seeing that cutie-pa-tutee card.

Thank you for watching and please hit that subscribe button so you can receive for free all my up-to-date videos and the latest and greatest news.

Today I am sharing with all of you, little snippets or sneak peaks of my new * August 2016 FREE Kit w/Purchase! *

It's super cute and VERY PREPPY - yippee!

When you use the *HOSTESS CODE: SJSYSBQJ * when placing your minimum purchase order of $40 (before shipping & tax) at my online store, you will recieve this adorable kit absolutely FREE!

In addition to the Free Kit, you will get a photo of all three (3) completed projects AND a private video/tutorial sent directly to your email inbox.

During the month of August too, you will also receive my "Foxy Friends" Double Textured Background card featured in my video Episode #503. It's such a cool technique and the image of the fox is just precious! It will be all assembled ready for you to mail or give to someone special or keep in your inspiration box.

I can't wait to share with all of you the cards in this kit plus the bonus "Foxy" card so you can try this fun technique yourself at home.

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Here is my last chance destash video before all these boxes go to a local Stamp Garage Sale at one of my fellow stamp friends house. Check out this video and let me know if you are interested in snagging one of these boxes FULL of stamps, sesigner series paper, and/or dies.

Payment will only be accepted via PayPal, so please leave me a comment with your e-mail address, the Lot number you would like and I will send you an invoice right away. Easy peasy!!!

Monday, August 1, 2016

I am excited ( I know, I usually am...) to share this reeeaaaallly sweet card I "c.a.s.e.d" from Tammy M. on Pinterest with all of you! I LOVE this super cool technique "Double Textured/Embossing" background - OMGoodness, it's just adorable!!! Not to mention the to die for stamp set Foxy Friends, *Sigh*...

There is so much cuteness in this stamp set I can't wait to create more projects with it. Also available is the matching punch to make it very easy to punch out the shapes and create different little critters.

If you are an animal lover like me, you will love this set and have a BIG smile on your face when you create cute projects with it.

We are going camping this week, so I am already visualzing some scrapbook pages I want to make with it - Eeeeekkkk!

Thank you for watching and I hope each and everyone of you have a fan-tab-u-lous week ahead, keep a smile on your face. I'll miss you guys, but I will be back next week.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

I am SUPER excited to share this fabulous "Summer Sampler" with all of you!!! I am so crazy about these beautiful 12 x 12 pages. I WILL be hosting this as a "Fall Sampler" Class as soon as I wrap on details on how to ship the large page to you... Stay tuned for the sign-up and more details!

The display stand that I show you in this came from Michaels and you can even use a coupon - yippee! I hope you enjoy seeing this and also the "Christmas Sampler" as well and are excited to join in this fun online class. I can't wait!!!

Thursday, July 21, 2016

I have been busy creating some beautiful Christmas cards trying to get a head start on mine that I try to send out the day after Thanksgiving. I know you are probably thinking - what??? Well, it will be here before we know it and I really don't like to be rushed and hurried trying to do it all.

This is also one of three cards that you will recieve as my *FREE KIT With Purchase* when you place a $40 order (before tax and shipping) through my Stampin' Up! online store during the month of July! ***YOU MUST USE THE JULY HOSTESS CODE: MYQSH9C9*** The other two card kits are just as pretty and sparkly... *Sigh*

If you like embossing and the elegant look of foil detailing, you will love this card! These would be easy, peasy to recreate and make a bunch of all at once.

Don't forget tomorrow is the last day to enter my 500th Video Give-Away featuring the darling "Pokemon Survival Kit" that I shared last week with all of you. My teenagers are having a blast playing, so make sure you enter by midnight Central time so you can have a chance to win it!

Thanks for watching and please make sure you subscribe to my blog at: http://www.thehappystamper.com

Friday, July 15, 2016

Can you believe this is my 500th video on YouTube?!? I am so excited and I have enjoyed getting to know all of you over the past 7 years! Let the fun begin ~

In honor of this achievement, I wanted to do a little Give-Away for you guys... With all the Pokemon craze going on here in the USA, I thought this would be a fun Survival Kit for all you that are playing along! Stampin' Up!'s new circle thinlit's were the perfect go-to for creating this fun project. I also used our circle punches for the smaller Pokemon. I had so much fun creating this and my teenagers that are playing, were smiling when they saw my "kit". I think I am going to have to make a couple more of these for each of them, lol! I know some of my fellow YouTubers and crafters are playing so let me know if you are.

I will have this Give-Away open from July14th - July 22nd and will then choose a winner from those that are current subscribers and have left a comment letting me know who is your favorite creature.

Have fun if you are playing and thank you to each and every one of you that have been loyal subscribers and those that watch my videos and leave wonderful comments....

Friday, July 8, 2016

Ho! Ho! Ho! I have been creating and assembling my *FREE* July Gift with Purchase Card Set for anyone who places a $40 order with me (before tax and shipping) AND uses the HOSTESS CODE FOR JULY: MYQSH9C9

This is my way of saying Thank you and also to give you some great ideas for your Christmas cards. Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner so it's never to early to start planning and making your Christmas cards. Depending on how many you send out, to be ready by the beginning of December, I would start now and make about 10 a week....

I posted earlier today sneak peak pictures of the 3 cards you will be recieving in this kit, it's just a peak!

With only 10 -12 kits to go around, they will go fast. PLUS, today starts Stampin' Up! BONUS DAYS - yippee! FOr every $50 you spend today 7/7 - 7/31/16 you will receive a $5 coupon to spend on whatever you want in August! If you spend $150 - you will recieve the Hostess Benefits of $15 in free product, PLUS you will get three (3) $5 coupons! That's an additional $15 - *Happy Dance* On top of that, you will receive my July Kit too - wowza!!!

So, hurry over to my online store and get your $5 Coupons right away, you don't want to miss out on all the freebies this month.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

I have been happily creating my *FREE* July - Gift with Purchase Kit for you guys! Can I just tell you that this really makes me gitty with joy... Sparkles, glitter and ink - oh my!!!

Today I am giving you just a wee sneek peek of the beautiful set (3) cards that you will recieve when you make a $40 purchase (before tax and shipping of course) through my Stampin' Up! website and

use the HOSTESS CODE: MYQSH9C9

Did I mention sparkle and sequins??? Sqeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Everything comes in your kit pre cut, scored and all the supplies to recreate these beautiful cards. All you need to complete the projects are some basic supplies like: pop dots, tape runner, glue etc.

This is the final sneak peek picture that I am going to share with you guys - if you are interested in getting a jump start on you Christmas cards, don't miss out on this! These beauties will surely give you some fabulous inspiration or feel free to C.A.S.E. them just the way they are.

I have just 10 of these kits to go around, so please don't hesitate in placing your order.

Stampin' Up! also have a BONUS COUPON special going on form today July 7th - 31st where you will recieve a $5 COUPON to spend in August for every $50 in product that you order! This is the 1st time they have ever done something like this, so I am super excited!

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